FedEx Completes Expansion, $72.2 million expansion

FedEx Completes Expansion

FedEx completes expansion a $72.2 million expansion of its air cargo hub at Miami International Airport

FedEx Express it has completed a $72.2 million expansion of its air cargo hub at Miami International Airport, giving e-commerce and perishables shippers doing business in the Americas and Caribbean access to more capacity and capabilities, the company said.

The project adds more than 138,000 square feet to the main sort facility, bringing it to a total of more than 282,000 square feet. Enhancements include a new customs clearance area and 70,000-square-foot cold storage facility, the largest in the FedEx global network, according to the company.

The expansion of the customs clearance area will help speed international operations. The refrigeration zone consists of multiple rooms with temperatures ranging from minus 13 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit that can accommodate growing demand for perishable shipments such as flowers and food, as well as pharmaceuticals and therapeutics.

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Miami is a major gateway for cut flowers, fruit and seafood from Latin America.

Richard Smith, regional president of the Americas and executive vice president of global support
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“The expansion of our Miami hub better positions us to meet growing customer demand and efficiently move increased e-commerce volume through our vast network,” said Richard Smith, regional president of the Americas and executive vice president of global support, in a news release.